Category Archives: Technical articles

Adaptive feeding – why is this a talking point?

The word ‘adapt’ means suitable for a new use or purpose. Adaptive feeding is not...

Revisiting age at first calving

The total associated cost of rearing replacement heifers is commonly reported to represent 15 to...

Nutritional status of the pregnant ewe – the missing link in wool production

A great deal of information has been shared in the popular press about the impact...

Nutritional and practical strategies to reduce on-farm feed costs

As a result of the increasing price of maize and soya beans, and the limited...

Small-scale farmer’s guide to layer production

The successful production of table eggs requires the implementation of some basic farming principles. These...